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| - Since some things have changed since my last update, I thought I'd reflect as such.
The problem with Fremont Street is purely a matter that I like it too much. It really is my favorite area of the city, and it continues to get better.
I love the old-school casinos with all of their pretty lights that remind you of all those old Vegas movie montages where they would show all of those lighted signs one after another. What's left of the Strip is on the endangered species list, but what they have here flourish from both still open casinos, and contributions from the Neon Museum.
Fremont Street East (in my opinion) is one of the best quality drinking areas in the city. The majority of places don't gut you on prices, or you get what you paid for. There are really good lounges (including Insert Coins, where you can play classic arcade games while you drink - though I more game there), and if you get there before the hipster crowd, you won't feel overwhelmed by the mobs of people.
The area still retains a vibe of fun. Ziplining is still going strong, semi-janky costumed mascots still pose for photo ops (my current amazing find is a guy dressed up as Minnie Mouse - perception all changes when that head comes off), this Summer is all about '80's music, so the atmosphere is lively and fun, and surprising but true, the Neonopolis is slowly returning.
But I mean SLOWLY. Don't expect to see the place thriving, but there is an awesome vintage toy store there, and hints that some mega Denny's is coming. Ah, the ultimate "work off that drunk" bastion of eateries. I REALLY hope they bring back a movie theater. They really need to bring back a movie theater.
It's weird to me how the Strip is so "meh" and eager to let old places rot until they can be torn down, yet a number of Fremont's old places get a beautiful full renovation, while keeping all the old-style charm. Golden Nugget is a classy joint, and the Plaza is set to reopen with an all-new upgrade (going inside the Plaza now looks like the zombie apocalypse). I'm impressed that they actually try to SAVE places down here.
The area does need to expand its good-time feel farther, however, there gets a point where the lights, music and vibe die down, and it gets a little sketchy. But people should recognize those areas long before you walk into them.
The Strip needs to take a long, hard look at what Fremont is doing to itself. It's no longer the "second grade" section that people once considered it. Sure, it's still touristy, but the hidden eateries, drinkeries, the "cut loose and have fun" attitude, and the growing artsy feel turn this place into a really fun one-stop package. Once you find a place to park, there are enough venues and activities to keep a person interested for hours.
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